The 2024 Gamestop Thread

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GS FAQ

Where is the weekly ad?
They ended the weekly ad for more rotation of deals. Please check the homepage and deal link for the current deals.

I can't find a trade in value for an item?
It might not be tradable or calling a store to find the value may be the only option.

How many copies of a game can I trade in?
You are allowed to trade in 4 copies of the same game (same system) within a rolling 30 day period.

Are there trade limits?
Yes, $500 cash minus some electronic trade ins and or $2000 trade credit in a rolling 30 day period.

Where is the weekly ad?
They ended the weekly ad for more rotation of deals in a period.


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Can I use the $5 monthly coupon on gift cards?

Yes you can in store but not online please note not all gift cards will apply to this rule.

I have a $XX.xx pre-owned reward certificate, and I want to use it on a B2G1 transaction. Should I?
It depends. If the three games are equal value, do not use your certificate. The value of the certificate would be applied to the free game, which would not benefit you. If one game is more expensive, you can use the certificate to make it the same value as the other two games ($5 reward certificate applied to transaction with two $10 games and one $15 game would make all three games $10).


TERMINOLOGY AND LINGO:
ASL/SL: Assistant Store Leader, Store Leader; manager positions at GS.
B2G1: Buy two, get one free.
GS: GameStop
JD: Junior detective, an employee who is out to get someone
LP: Loss Prevention; this is the department that actually bans accounts after being flagged.
TC/TiC: Trade credit.
TIV/TV: Trade in value, or what a game currently trades for. When posting a TV for a game, always use the base value.
 
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MykelxKnight said:
Oh gamestop never change, $311 for a series x and $300 for a ps5 trade in values. I dont know why anyone held on to them when the TIV was $410.
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I sold my launch PS5 for $410. Best part was I got my Spider-Man slim bundle for $350 at launch so I made out financially in the end.

I’m still sitting on that gift card as I won’t buy a plain PS5 pro. Limited bundle or bust.
 
I might risk the drop in value for PS5 trade-in to see what Black Friday promotions could be had.

Hopefully the BF flyer gets leaked sooner than later. Also, if a ton of retailers have deals for PS5 on BF, that'll motivate me to trade it sooner than later.
 
ck0 said:
I might risk the drop in value for PS5 trade-in to see what Black Friday promotions could be had.

Hopefully the BF flyer gets leaked sooner than later. Also, if a ton of retailers have deals for PS5 on BF, that'll motivate me to trade it sooner than later.
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There it is again - "Hope."
 
Romeo said:
I sold my launch PS5 for $410. Best part was I got my Spider-Man slim bundle for $350 at launch so I made out financially in the end.

I’m still sitting on that gift card as I won’t buy a plain PS5 pro. Limited bundle or bust.
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i think sony confirmed no pro bundles until fall 2025. they gotta push the Slim models first
 
Gamestop has a sku titled "Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console Disc Version": 417018

It's marked as Pre-owned, so I assume it's just a soft bundle that GameStop would put together as they get used consoles and disc drives. Price is $749.99. Not available online, and I imagine not in stores either as I doubt they would have used systems yet.
 
jeskid14 said:
i think sony confirmed no pro bundles until fall 2025. they gotta push the Slim models first
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If that’s the case, I’m fine with it. All the updates will be out and games will be optimized properly. I have a mega backlog, and from what I’m reading, there’s no big hitter “wow factor” games out right now anyway. Most of what sony showcased as ‘pro optimized’ were 4 year old games from what I saw as well.
 
In other deal related news, FC Sports 25 new MSRP is now set at $35 for the holidays. GameStop Trade In value was $33 tops over the weekend. But now dropped to $25 as of Veterans Day.
 
I haven't even been able to look at the Gamestop website for over two months. My PC (browser + antivirus) recognizes gamestop.com as an insecure connection where any data you send could be intercepted. It hasn't been fixed.
 
Nothing- said:
I haven't even been able to look at the Gamestop website for over two months. My PC recognizes gamestop.com as an insecure connection where any data you send could be intercepted. It hasn't been fixed.
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Haven’t seen that. Try clearing your cache/cookies? Sounds like an outdated security certificate.
 
Either that or they have another malware problem. As it's happened before.

In those cases multiple browsers won't let you access them.
 
Upcoming promos I'm aware of for the remainder of the year, likely some that I don't have listed and some that could not happen:

Up To $25 Off Pre-Owned PS4 or XB1 Consoles GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last. Free item must be equal or lesser value. Offer not good on cash trades.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-01T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30146
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off All Board Games Excludes Clearance. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30156
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off All Plush Excludes Clearance. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30157
Funko POP Vinyl $15 And Under For $10 Excludes Clearance. Excludes Pre Orders. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30158
Magneto Helmet $44.99 GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30160
Tee's $10 Excludes Clearance Excludes Drop-Ship GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30161
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Bandai Statues Excludes Clearance. Excludes Drop Ship. Excludes Pre-Orders. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30162
Save Up To 40% Off Select Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Headwear and Footwear Excludes Clearance. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30164
Select Pokémon TCG Elite Trainer Boxes $24.99 Excludes Clearance. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30165
40oz Tumblers $14.99 Excludes Clearance. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30168
Save Up To 40% Off Select Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Headwear and Footwear Excludes Clearance. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=E0375
GameStop Exclusive: Squishmallows 4pk $9.99 Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-17T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30159
Buy PS5 Hardware And Add Your Choice Of EA Sports Titles For $25 GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-22T06:00Z2024-12-25T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30152
Buy Any 2 Candy Con Combo Packs For $25 Or 3 For $30 GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-24T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30170
Save Up To $20 Off Raptor 8 Mobile Gaming Controller GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-24T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=C0850
Buy 2, Get 1 Free on Pre-Owned Games Free item must be equal or lesser value. Excludes Clearance. Excludes Pre Orders. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last. Offer not good on cash trades.2024-11-28T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30145
Pre-Owned Switch Lite Systems: $150 GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last. Offers Not Good On Cash Trades.2024-11-28T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30148
Join Or Renew Pro $19.99 Limit One. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-11-29T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30173
Jazwares Pokémon 8 Figures $14.99 Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop2024-11-29T06:00Z2024-12-03T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30174
Save Up To 45% Off Select EA Titles GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-12-08T06:00Z2024-12-29T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=C0836
Get 2 Standard Pops (Less than $15.01) For $20.00 Excludes Clearance. Excludes Pre Orders. Excludes Drop Ship. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Prices subject to change. While supplies last.2024-12-19T06:00Z2024-12-25T06:00Zhttps://www.gamestop.com/search?pmid=30198
 
I wonder how mad people are knowing they could've gotten their Pro membership for $19.99 instead of $24.99 let alone $14.99 with a purchase of any new game awhile back. Also didn't realize until now that Gamestop has been the new Toys Я Us but for video games.
 
Does GameStop still ‘Force’ you to buy a Pro+ membership for the privilege of buying consoles from them?
I tried to get a switch once and that was the policy. I simply pointed out that Target was 40ft away and they don’t charge extra.
I always have bad experiences with GS. You need a PhD in dork to follow all the polarizing changes they make.
 
opuscontinuum said:
Does GameStop still ‘Force’ you to buy a Pro+ membership for the privilege of buying consoles from them?
I tried to get a switch once and that was the policy. I simply pointed out that Target was 40ft away and they don’t charge extra.
I always have bad experiences with GS. You need a PhD in dork to follow all the polarizing changes they make.
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With certain "limited" consoles, yes you do have to be a pro member. Some of us (myself included) are almost forced to buy from GS b/c of accumulated store credit from various trade promos. As much as their policies can stink sometimes, they are still by far, the retailer I trade my games/hardware to and buy the most games/hardware from. The fact that they do price match other retailers, has made this an easier pill to swallow for me.
 
Nothing- said:
I haven't even been able to look at the Gamestop website for over two months. My PC (browser + antivirus) recognizes gamestop.com as an insecure connection where any data you send could be intercepted. It hasn't been fixed.
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Glad I wasn't the only one that had this issue (with mobile phone).
 
Just realizing that GS is working with PSA for TCG grading. Question:

1. Would it be more cost effective to send in the cards yourself outside of GS?
2. Or, do you prefer the "added sense of security" knowing that your card can't be just "lost" thru the coordinated business partnership?
3. And how long do ya'll think until they decide to grade sealed video games next?
 
I wanna run this scenario by some folks with some expertise. Might help me decide what to do.
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The facts:
- You have original, early model PS5 controller (from launch PS5).
- You bought new Slim or Pro PS5 console, which comes with new PS5 controller.

The choice:
- You decide to trade in the old launch PS5 to Gamestop. Which controller are you supplying them: the older one, or the new one?

The conundrum:
- You find out from an experience controller technician and repairer, that the PS5 controller has been downgraded with cheaper parts with each revision, making the newer ones potential worse. (https://x.com/Modyfikator89/status/1853601120070828191)

Other data to consider:
- warranty, controller mileage, second-hand market, life-expectancy until PS6, etc.

PS5 has 1-year warranty but shipping it is on your dime, and no guarantee of fix or replacement, so it's a gamble.

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Another scenario I'm considering is selling the new controller on eBay, but pricing seems competitive there and tons of availability, so that might not be a good option. I called up my local Gamestop and they said if I didn't have a controller, I'd have to buy a pre-owned one from them. I think he mumbled something about 40% off normal pre-owned price? Looks to be a wash in either of these routes.
 
ck0 said:
I wanna run this scenario by some folks with some expertise. Might help me decide what to do.
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The facts:
- You have original, early model PS5 controller (from launch PS5).
- You bought new Slim or Pro PS5 console, which comes with new PS5 controller.

The choice:
- You decide to trade in the old launch PS5 to Gamestop. Which controller are you supplying them: the older one, or the new one?

The conundrum:
- You find out from an experience controller technician and repairer, that the PS5 controller has been downgraded with cheaper parts with each revision, making the newer ones potential worse. (https://x.com/Modyfikator89/status/1853601120070828191)

Other data to consider:
- warranty, controller mileage, second-hand market, life-expectancy until PS6, etc.

PS5 has 1-year warranty but shipping it is on your dime, and no guarantee of fix or replacement, so it's a gamble.

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Another scenario I'm considering is selling the new controller on eBay, but pricing seems competitive there and tons of availability, so that might not be a good option. I called up my local Gamestop and they said if I didn't have a controller, I'd have to buy a pre-owned one from them. I think he mumbled something about 40% off normal pre-owned price? Looks to be a wash in either of these routes.
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My expertise is power, not electronics, but the controller components getting smaller is likely refining the design to remove superfluous bits, over engineering, and yes, cost savings measures.

Whether they are truly "worse" is up for time to decide. Not sure about y'all, but sticks and batteries have always died long before a face button or a shoulder button/trigger.

Keep the controller you like the most. I chucked my OG White Xbox 360, but I still have the original launch window 360 pad that came with it. Had to replace the stick caps because I literally wore them off, but it still works.

Using GameStop as your recycling bin, ... why, who would ever do that?
 
ritchardf said:
I know I wouldn't trust gamestop with anything valuable, and I know for sure they will never take sealed anything. they are deathly afraid of acquiring stolen goods.
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Yet...they still take in Pokemon/Yu-Gi-Oh! cards no questions asked. And yes...purchasing brand new sealed at a GS store is definitely "stolen goods."
 
Got an email yesterday that my pro expired, I hadn't even been paying attention. I still have some credit, I wish I had used it up before it expired. Now I need to decide if it is worth renewing for another year. Any renewal deals? I just missed one, right?
 
guessed said:
Got an email yesterday that my pro expired, I hadn't even been paying attention. I still have some credit, I wish I had used it up before it expired. Now I need to decide if it is worth renewing for another year. Any renewal deals? I just missed one, right?
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Did you already use your $5 monthly before expiration? If not, is the voucher still valid for use post-expiration? Remember, you have 45 days before all of your points expire as well. Trade credits on your TIV card(s) are not affected.
 
FYI20XX said:
Did you already use your $5 monthly before expiration? If not, is the voucher still valid for use post-expiration? Remember, you have 45 days before all of your points expire as well. Trade credits on your TIV card(s) are not affected.
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It says it expires 11/30, but I don't know for sure if it still works.i haven't used any of them for months. I have a little over 12K points, and a $15 online rewards coupon that a clerk purchased with my points by mistake.
 
guessed said:
It says it expires 11/30, but I don't know for sure if it still works.i haven't used any of them for months. I have a little over 12K points, and a $15 online rewards coupon that a clerk purchased with my points by mistake.
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That GSA was/is an idiot. Online-only rewards coupons are usually hit or miss when applying to cart; plus, it would probably screw over free shipping. At the very least, you should've used those $5 certs for Pokemon card packs. Wait until Black Friday to see if you can test your last monthly voucher out and if the upcoming sales are worth renewing or not. Keep us posted, yeah?
 
FYI20XX said:
Did you already use your $5 monthly before expiration? If not, is the voucher still valid for use post-expiration? Remember, you have 45 days before all of your points expire as well. Trade credits on your TIV card(s) are not affected.
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guessed said:
It says it expires 11/30, but I don't know for sure if it still works.i haven't used any of them for months. I have a little over 12K points, and a $15 online rewards coupon that a clerk purchased with my points by mistake.
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The $5 monthly will still show in your account, but you need an active pro membership to use it, so it won't work. I'd recommend using your points towards something you want in store before they expire.
 
TheLegendofTyler said:
The $5 monthly will still show in your account, but you need an active pro membership to use it, so it won't work. I'd recommend using your points towards something you want in store before they expire.
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Would an inactive Pro membership also affect any other vouchers besides the $5 monthly?
 
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